Daimler is planning to give a little spark to the U.S. truck market, announcing at the IAA Commercial Truck Show in Hannover, Germany that it plans to introduce two fully electric commercial vehicles to the United States as soon as next year. Daimler is planning to give a little spark to the U.S. truck market, announcing at the IAA Commercial Truck Show in Hannover, Germany that it plans to introduce two fully electric commercial vehicles to the United States as soon as next year.
Daimler is the parent company of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation.
Wolfgang Bernhard, head of Daimler Truck & Bus, said during the show that electric trucks are better than diesel for making deliveries in congested, urban areas. They are quieter and more efficient, and handle stop and go traffic much better because diesel engines require a steady ride with few interruptions to work at peak efficiency.
The Fuso eCanter uses a permanent synchronous electric motor with an output of 185 kW and features a standard single-speed transmission. The truck has a battery capacity of 70 kWh, which allows for a range of more than 60 miles without recharging. The trucks can be charged up to 80 percent capacity within an hour with a direct current at a quick charging station, or 100 percent in seven hours with an AC charger. A modular approach to the battery packs will allow the eCanter to be adapted to customer range requirements.
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